After the big freeze that the UK has suffered midwives are predicting a major baby boom this coming autumn.
Already maternity services are preparing for the increase after couples who have been confined to their homes for long nights and cosy days during the coldest winter for almost five [...]
You can now claim a one-off, tax-free payment from H M Revenue & Customs (HMRC) if you’re a mum-to-be who’s at least 25 weeks pregnant. The payment is called ‘Health in Pregnancy Grant’ and is to help you prepare for the birth of your baby.
Who can get Health in Pregnancy Grant?
You can get the [...]
Women prefer to use the pill ahead of other forms of contraceptive according to a new survey by the Office for National Statistics. In 2007/08, three-quarters of women in the 16-49 age group reported using some form of contraception, with 28 per cent of women using the pill, compared with 24 per cent who relied [...]
I’m pregnant. What should I do — or not do — to take care of myself and my unborn baby?
Follow these dos and don’ts to take care of yourself and the precious life growing inside you.
Health Care Dos and Don’ts
* Get early and regular prenatal care. Whether this is your [...]
Pregnancy lasts about 40 weeks, counting from the first day of your last normal period. The weeks are grouped into three trimesters (TREYE-mess-turs). Find out what’s happening with you and your baby in these three stages.
First Trimester (Week 1-Week 12)
First Trimester
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For some women, body image is a huge concern during pregnancy. Learn what [...]
Morning sickness is often the first sign of pregnancy, as it can start as early as 2 weeks after conception. Despite the name, the sufferer can feel ill at any time of the day, although as an empty stomach is thought to be one of the triggers then mornings are a common time for it [...]
Deciding to review ‘Personal Path To Pregnancy‘ caused me a great deal of worry, don’t tell anyone but I’m a man! That said, however, I undertook the task like I would any research project – looking at [...]